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Articles

 

Nonprofits

For Richer, or For Poorer?

Low-income residents of poor towns are underserved by nonprofits.

By Andrew Nelson | Winter 2003
 

Government

Working and Poor

Some families lack the purchasing power to eat well.

By Melinda Sacks | Winter 2003
 

Civil Society

Debunking Empowerment

Contrary to common belief, giving people living in public housing a sense of 'empowerment' has little to do with whether they are then involved in activities to improve their community.

By Kari Lyderson | Spring 2003
 

Socially Responsible Business

Cirque du Soleil Thinks Globally

Cirque du Soleil devotes 1 percent of ticket sale revenue -- or about $6.2 million -- to outreach programs for at-risk kids, many of whom struggle with poverty, drug addiction, or homelessness.

By Brenda Branswell | Spring 2003
 

Economic Development

Bank on It

Individual development accounts, special savings accounts for the poor that provide matching dollars, are helping people escape from poverty.

By Ken Yamada | Spring 2003
 

Socially Responsible Business

Bridging the Cultures of Business and Poverty

More than 500 welfare recipients have participated in Cascade Engineering, Inc.'s welfare-to-career program that provides jobs and training.

By James R. Bradley | Spring 2003